Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 12:9 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Romans 12:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 12 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Marks of the True Christian
“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”
Romans 12:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 12:9
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Paul transitions from spiritual gifts to practical ethics, beginning with love. The Greek phrase love be without dissimulation (ἡ ἀγάπη ἀνυπόκριτος, hē agapē anypokritos) literally means 'unhypocritical love' or 'sincere love'—anypokritos means 'without a mask,' contrasting genuine affection with theatrical pretense. Christian love isn't sentimental feeling but active, sacrificial commitment to another's good. It must be authentic, not performance. Two participles follow, describing what sincere love loo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 12:9
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“and do good. seek peace”
“for love covers a multitude of sins.”
“out of a pure heart and a good conscience and unfeigned faith;”
“let's not love in word only”
“He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.,For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:,,,,,,,,”
“and hold firmly that which is good.”
“I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.”
“love one another from the heart fervently:”
“hate evil. He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.”
“love good”